6 the nove l especially family relationship which are beneficial and valuable in the real
life.
E. Definition of Terms
This section deals with the important terms used in this study to avoid any
misunderstanding when reading this study. The terms are described as fo llows:
1. Conflict
According to Redman’s A Second Book of Plays, conflict is defined as the struggle between two opposing forces, ideas, or beliefs, which is the basis of the
plot. There are two kinds of conflict, external or inter-personal conflict and internal or intra-personal conflict Redman 363. Conflicts always exist in human
life since everyone has hisher own ideas, wants, and idealism. 2.
Intra-personal Conflict According to Redman’s A Second Book of Plays, internal or intra-personal
conflict refers to a struggle within the heart and mind of the protagonist Redman 363. In this study, intra-personal conflict refers to the conflicts faced by Chick
Benetto whenever he meets and interacts with his father. 3.
Parental Relationship In Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, parental means relating to a parent or
parents 841. Relationship is described as the state of being related by birth or marriage 986. Parental relationship in this study refers to the parents and son
relationship. 4.
Character PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI
7 According to Stanton’s An Introduction to Fiction, characters are individuals who
appear in the story and to refer to the mixture of interest, desires, emotions and moral principles that makes up each of individual Stanton 17. In this study,
characters are the persons who play the role in the story. 5.
Personal Life As cited from http:www.brainyquote.comwords.html, personal means relating
to an individual, his character, conduct, mo tives, or private affairs, in an invidious and offensive manner; as, personal reflection or remarks. While life is
defined as a certain way or manner of living with respect to conditions, circumstances, character, conduct, occupation, etc,; hence, human affairs; also,
lives, considered collectively, as a distinct class or type; as, low life; a good or evil life, etc. In this study, personal life refers to Chick’s way of life influenced
by the conditions, circumstances and conflicts happen in his life. PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI
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